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Japan Coast Guard grows fleet with three H225s The coast guard japan (JCG) has ordered an extra three Super Puma H225 helicopters, to bring its total H225 fleet to 18 aircraft. The helicopters will be support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement and disaster relief missions. JCG is the country’s largest Super Puma operator. It received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024. Jean-Luc ALFONSI, MD, Airbus Helicopters in Japan said the coast guard has been an active operator of Super Pumas for 30 years. “This follow-on order demonstrates the customer’s confidence in our products and the dedicated support to their fleet,” said Alfonsi. “We believe the H225 is the perfect choice for JCG’s critical missions for law enforcement, as well as coastal and island protection, given its versatility in all weather conditions.” The coast guard’s H225 fleet is covered by Airbus’ HCare Smart full-by-the-hour material support, he added. This customised fleet availability programme is designed to enable the agency to focus on its flight operations while Airbus manages its assets. The H225 has benefited from Airbus Helicopters’ continuous improvement policy, according to the manufacturer. Its new avionics, including what are claimed to be the largest screens available on the market, and its autopilot systems cuts pilots’ workload and enables them to focus on the mission, it claimed. Japan’s Ministry of Defence and parapublic operators have a combined fleet of 24 H225s. Missions include search and rescue missions, VIP flights, fire-fighting and passenger and goods transport. #helicopters #rotorcraft #searchandrescue #japan #coastguard

Maritime Security Bulletin and Advisory Re: U.S. Coast Guard Currently Searching For a Missing Boater Near Port Aransas Date: July 13th, 2024 Issuing Company: Sanborn Analytics Contact Information:   Email: outreach@sanbornanalytics.us   Phone: +1 (617) 539-6114 Media Credit: Port Aransas South Jetty News (see link) --- Sanborn Analytics issues this maritime security bulletin and advisory for the maritime shipping community and the armed naval forces at sea to advise of a search and rescue mission currently underway. Incident Overview: On the morning of Saturday, July 13th, 2024, a search and rescue operation is in progress at the intersection of the ship channel and Lydia Ann Channel in Port Aransas. This follows an incident reported at 5:30 a.m. involving a collision between a small pleasure craft and a tanker ship. Details: - Incident Time: 5:30 a.m., July 13th, 2024 - Location: Intersection of the ship channel and Lydia Ann Channel, Port Aransas - Vessels Involved: Small pleasure craft and a tanker ship - Missing Person: 25-year-old man believed to be in the water Current Situation: Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi, is conducting a search for the missing individual. First-responder boats were observed at 7:30 a.m. near a mostly submerged vessel at the channel intersection, close to the shore of San Jose Island. Recommendations: Maritime vessels operating in the vicinity are advised to exercise extreme caution and to assist with the search if possible. Maintain clear communication with the Coast Guard and avoid the immediate area of the incident to prevent interference with rescue operations. Further Information: No additional information from the Coast Guard is available at this time. Updates will be provided as the situation develops. Stay vigilant and prioritize safety at all times. --- Sanborn Analytics   Maritime Security and Advisory Division #maritimesecurity #portaransas #texas #homelandsecurity #uscoastguard https://lnkd.in/eHhNnpmx

FIVE BILLION-DOLLAR SUNKEN TUG TRAGEDY As background, many people in Houston seem largely unaware that we have a big ditch with boats in it. Most are most certainly unaware that local #ShipsAndShipping represents 15% of US ship tonnage and contributes over $900B of economic benefit to the US every year, which works out to $2.48B daily. While many recognize Houston as the #energy capital of the US, few realize how valuable the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) is at local, state, national, and global levels as it moves those commodities. None of this is possible without #seafarers, who are the backbone of everything in the #MaritimeIndustry. Yesterday at 2 pm the priority of human capital was emphasized over financial as the HSC came to a sudden stop when a tug boat tragically capsized and sank. The MISS PEGGY, owned by Houston Fleeting Services, which is owned by Ingram Barge Company, went down near the Lynchburg Ferry. In a statement, the company said, “The U.S. Coast Guard Guard and local authorities were immediately notified. There were five crew members on board at the time of the event and there is one associate still unaccounted for at this time. Two other associates were transported to the hospital for treatment – one has since been released and the other is in stable condition.” The HSC remains closed at present, but the sunken vessel has been located, and salvage operations are underway. The involved authorities, including Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the US Army Corps of Engineers, are working together to ensure the search for the missing mariner is successful. Hopefully, these efforts will be completed later today, at which point the USCG and USACE may conduct sonar scans before reopening the HSC for traffic. Of note, a typical day on the HSC sees a ship transit every 20 minutes and tow traffic (tugs and barges) every 4 minutes. To present, the Houston Pilots advise that 23 vessels are ready to depart from the upper HSC, and 21 are ready to arrive at facilities in the same area. This volume of 44 tanker transits is very typical. Our thoughts and prayers are with these mariners, their families, the first responders, the team at Ingram, and those affected by this tragedy.

Effective 8:00 pm EST on August 5th, 2024, Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Charleston, South Carolina set Port Condition YANKEE for coastal South Carolina. Threatening winds (34 kts/39 mph) from Tropical Storm DEBBY are possible along the coast of South Carolina within 24 hours. Port Status: Coastal South Carolina ports are open to outbound vessel traffic only. Commercial inbound vessels are restricted from entering the port, and are advised to seek an alternate destination unless expressly authorized by the COTP Charleston or a designated representative. All oceangoing commercial vessels and oceangoing barges greater than 500 gross currently in port should make preparations to get underway at this time. Vessels authorized by the COTP to remain in port shall, in accordance with their safe mooring, take appropriate precautionary measures to secure their vessels. Facilities shall follow their approved heavy weather plan and take all necessary precautions to adequately prepare for the forecasted conditions. Mariners are reminded that drawbridges may not be operating when sustained wind speeds reach 25 mph or when an evacuation is in progress.

🌍 Coastguards are essential to maintaining safety at sea, from enforcing regulations to conducting life-saving rescues. Our new article provides an in-depth look at the critical role they play in maritime safety and emergency services. If you're in the maritime industry or interested in marine operations, this is a must-read! 🚨⚓ Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpYnXV_H #CoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #MarineRescue #EmergencyResponse #GlobalShipping #MaritimeEducation

Real Life Incident: Poor Situational Awareness Leads to Collision Check out this article 👉 #MarineSafety #ShipSafety #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

An insightful read! The role of coastguards is often underestimated, yet they are the backbone of maritime safety and emergency response. Their work ensures not only the security of seafarers but also the smooth operation of global shipping. A must-read for anyone in the maritime field! 🌊🚢 #MaritimeOperations #SafetyAtSea #MarineSecurity

We really, really need to stop disposing of all our equipment. It takes years to build these ships. I’m sure we have run these vessels hard and they are no doubt at (or past) their viable economic life but… We can’t keep running down the fleet ! Gather up all these hard working ships and establish a reserve fleet base to dock them at. All the old patrol boats, all the old ANZACs, all the old support vessels. It may cost a lot of money to maintain them and keep them in survey but better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them. In a few years, if we haven’t used them, scrap them…but don’t scrap them NOW ! They may not be useful frontline platforms anymore but surely they can do costal patrol work or perform harbour defence or other utility roles ? Change my mind…

Watch this video to see two new state-of-the-art firefighting response vessels designed by Incat Crowther in operation for the Port Authority of New South Wales. The vessels, named Burra and Girawaa, are designed to play a pivotal role in major on-water incidents, including firefighting operations. Burra and Girawaa have the ability to pump 16,000 litres of sea water per minute – equivalent to the capacity of four large fire engines. Capable of travelling in shallow water, the vessels can travel at speeds of up to 27 knots and have the ability to turn 365 degrees in 60 metres, while travelling at 20 knots. Learn more about Burra and Girawaa, the fastest response vessels ever commissioned by the Port Authority of NSW here – https://bit.ly/3vvWoP6 #digitalshipbuilding #shipbuilding #marinedesign #navalarchitect #navaldesign #marinearchitect #navalarchitecture #commercialmarine #maritimeindustry #maritime #fireboat #emergencyresponse #responsevessel #workboats #workboat #emergencymanagement #searchandrescue #firefighting #sydney

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Investigation Board hearing into the catastrophic implosion of the "Titan" submersible, which had been developed, owned, and operated by Everett, Washington-based OceanGate, on its way down to the wreck of Titanic in June 2023, began today in South Carolina. The hearing opened with a presentation by the Coast Guard of a factual overview presenting the 28 slides attached to this post. Slide 27 displays a previously unreleased (and disturbing) photograph showing the Titan's aft tail cone on the seafloor, the finding of which provided the first hard evidence that confirmed the vehicle's implosion and the death of the five persons aboard, including OceanGate's CEO. The hearing will continue through September 27, 2024, and there will be much press coverage of the testimony and other evidence presented. The outcome of the investigation may include not just findings and conclusions about this terrible accident, but likely also recommendations for potential governmental regulation and oversight of deep sea, passenger-carrying submersibles. It is also possible that the Marine Investigation Board may refer this matter for criminal and licensure prosecution of persons found culpable in the deaths of the passengers and destruction of the submersible. #oceangate #titan #submersible #titanic #uscoastguard #coastguard #marineboard #marineinvestigation